2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Sanford, NC vs Kinston, NC

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- Kinston has 78% more violent crime than Sanford.
- Kinston has 44% more property crime than Sanford.
 Sanford, NCKinston, NCUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock69.222.7
 Property Crime48.7  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Sanford    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet,  More

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Reviews for Kinston    4 Reviews

I moved to Kinston, NC for retirement. Purchased a house from the auction held by the court. As a person of color, I was unable to obtain an attorney, while I was sued  More

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I'm moving my business and family with 2 young children to Kinston in March from Chapel Hill/Durham. Kinston is really nice with a great new restaurants, close proximity  More

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Over 13 years ago

hello! I recently visted parts of North Carolina and was amazed! I loved the people and the helpful tips from townies. I saw some amazing houses, in Kinston.   More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Sanford, North CarolinaCrime Index
 Broadway, NC27.9
 Sanford, NC31.95

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